Weather for Meriwether County, GA:
Daily Forecast:
- Monday, July 7: Low: 71°F (22°C), High: 94°F (34°C), Description: Mostly cloudy
- Tuesday, July 8: Low: 71°F (22°C), High: 92°F (33°C), Description: Partly sunny with a thunderstorm in parts of the area in the afternoon
- Wednesday, July 9: Low: 72°F (22°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: Variable cloudiness with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon
- Thursday, July 10: Low: 70°F (21°C), High: 86°F (30°C), Description: Partly sunny with a couple of showers in the afternoon
Here’s your forecast write‑up:
Scorching Summer Outlook for Meriwether County, GA 🔥
Residents of Thomaston should prepare for another intense stretch of summer heat this week. While high temperatures remain in the low to mid‑90s, the real concern lies in the heat index—the combined effect of temperature and humidity on how hot it actually feels. Thanks to a lingering heat dome over Georgia early this week, heat index values between 100 °F and 108 °F are expected across Central Georgia.
📅 Day-by-Day Conditions
| Date | Forecast | Heat Index Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (July 6) | Mostly sunny; high ~92 °F | Already hot, feeling like ~100 °F |
| Monday (July 7) | Increasing clouds; high ~94 °F | Strong chance of 100–104 °F feel |
| Tuesday–Wednesday | Thunderstorms possible | Heat index 100–108 °F, triple digits expected (gpb.org, wjcl.com, thewrangler.com) |
| Thursday–Friday | Slight cooling; showers/afternoon storms | High ~86–87 °F but humidity remains high |
| Weekend (July 12) | Variable sun; strong storm potential | Mid‑80s temps, but heat and storms persist |
🌡️ What the Heat Index Means
The heat index, or “feels‑like” temperature, factors in both temperature and humidity to reflect how hot it actually feels to your body (en.wikipedia.org). For example, 94 °F with high humidity can feel like 110 °F under a blazing sun. Consecutive days of high heat and high overnight lows (in the low 70s) reduce recovery time, making heat‑related illness more likely .
✅ Stay Safe: Precaution Tips
- Hydrate constantly – even before you feel thirsty.
- Avoid midday sun – especially between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Dress smart – light-colored, lightweight, and loose.
- Use AC or shade breaks, especially outdoors.
- Check on others – elders, kids, pets are more vulnerable.
- Never leave living beings in parked cars.
- Recognize signs of heat illness – dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, confusion.
Heat illness like cramps, exhaustion, even heat stroke, can strike rapidly—especially in triple‑digit conditions (41nbc.com, thewrangler.com, nowhabersham.com).
⚡ Storms May Provide Brief Relief
Though thunderstorms return midweek through the weekend, they are scattered and potentially strong, with risks of damaging wind, hail, and frequent lightning (fox5atlanta.com). These storms may offer short-lived cooling, but the oppressive humidity quickly builds again.
🧭 Final Takeaway
This week will bring more than just high sunshine and hot afternoons—it brings dangerous, sustained heat and potential violent summer storms. Stay cool, stay alert, and stay prepared.
